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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-04-16

The Cabinet Meeting Yesterday Devoted 10
the Consfderattsn Of the Fishery Ques.
ti0n.
WASHINGTON, April The cabinet met
at IL o'clock to-day, in accordance with the
plan for the summer months, and continued
in session over three hours. The meeting
was devoted almost entirely 10 the CON-
sideration of international questions, the
most important relating to thu Canadian
fisheries, the policy Of Great Britain in re-
gard to the leland Of Hayi and the seal
fisheries of Alaska.
In regard to the fisheries question it IL un-
derstoOd that information has bean received
to the effect that England sustains the po-
sition taken by the Canadian authorities and
is in no way disposed to make tho conoes-
sions requested by this government This
question was considered by the cabinet with
q view to the advisability Of suitable action
By tho president under the provisions
of the retaliatory act. The alleged demand
of Great Britain for tho possession Of the
Tortugas Islands or the payment by the
Hsytian government Of 81 ,O00, 900 In settle
ment of old claims, was considered at some
length. The United States have great in
terests in Hayti, commercial and otherwise,
and are deeply CONCERNED in is welfare and
opened with Great Britain on this subject.
The Alaska seal fisheries were discussed
with view to their better protection from
foreign interference. It is represented that
these interests are now threatened by the
wanton and wholesale slaughter Of seals In
the open ocean. The difficulty Of CONTROL
ing this matter arises from the alleged want
of jurisdiction Of our government over these
waters beyond the three mile limit The
question viii be again considered at future
meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
JUMPED FROM MArRAIN.
Miss Thurston OF This City Jumps
From an Express Train,
And Her Neither Is Dragged With
Her.
Strange to say Neither Were Fatally
Injured.

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., March 27.-In the
parlor car 'Pequot." on the Shore Line
train from New York. which was due In
this city at 3.6 o'clock. were Mrs. Louise T.
Kendall. y years of age; Miss Jessie Thurs
ton. her daughter, both of Portland, Me-,
and Walter G. Porter. aged 30 years, Mrs.
Kendalrs grandson. These passengers
were on their way TO Portland from Jack
sonyille, Florida. The train was going at
the rate Of 45 miles an hour on down
grade. When the train was approaching
Norwood, six miles from here, Miss Thurs
ton came out Of the toilet room whittier she
had been followed by the elder lady, and
suddenly opened the door of the car and
went out on the platform. The next instant
st it.-s.i.' 'rols .,c tain. Tex Es.k = had
kept close to her and when she realized the
intent of her daughter she seized her by the
skirts. She was dragged off the train and
leaped with the young woman. The alarm
was given and the train was backed and to
the surprise of all hands the two women
were found alive and apparently uninjured
in the sand Of the road bed. It was found
that Mrs. KendalPs right arm was broken in
four places. and her head bruised, but
though badly shaken up she is not consid-
cred dangerously hurt. Miss Thurston suf-
ferred no other injury than scratches on her
face where she struck the sand. 1t is said
the recent death of relative in Florida had
upset the young woman's mind and at times
of late she proved violent and has been
watched closely as possible by her mother
and friends.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
HOW GOLD is EXPORTED.
Something OF Interest and Now to
Many Readers
LBoston Commercial Bulletin.l

lBOStOn commercial Bulletln.l
Each kes contains $4,000 in clear gold. 1t
is from the Bank of America, New York,
that most Of the gold is shipped from that
city. The foreign steamships sailed from the
city from this city now carry little or NO
gold, although the reverse was the case years
ago. The shipments of gold are not generally
on the banks account. At first glance per-
sons might well suppose that when the de-
mand arises for gold to send abroad the ship
per would have only to send in his order for
his hundreds of thousands to the Sub Treas
ury, where millions Of specie are on deposit
But there are sufficient reasons why this plan
will not work. The Sub Treasury can pay
out its coin only TO creditors Of the Govern
1nent With the Bank Of America the assoc
lated banks keep on deposit constantly an
enormous sum of gold, sometimes amounting
to S40,000,000. To the members of the bank
association the Bank Of America issues its
own certificates against these deposits, re-
deemable on demand. So, when there is oc-
casion for making gold shipment, the coin
Is prepared for tnat purpose in the rear office
of that bank; here 1t is bagged and kegged
and made ready for shipment. Kegs in
are called-are made OF extra hard wood.
They must have.an extra iron hoop. Specie
IS not thrown Il yseiy Ito kcg, nVfN upon
the Or..cz hand, ls Il wrapped in slssue paper
anu pllea up one coin upon duOtncI, Inc
keg serves only as protection for the can
vas bags, into which the gold is placed in the
ordinary hit and miss fashion of pennies in
a mans pocket. Into each bag goes $1,000,
and ten bags fill keg. In the interest Of
security each keg is treated to what l. tech
nically known among the shippers as the red
tapping process. At each end Of the keg, In
projecting rim Of the slaves above the head
are bored four holes at equidistant intervals
A piece Of red tape Is run through these
holes, crossing on the head of the keg, and
the ends finally meet in the centre. At the
point Of meeting the tape Is sealed to the
kegs head by wax bearing the stamp Of the
shipper. Gold crosses tho ocean very much
asdoe. every other kind OF freight, without
any special looking after. The average rate
Of insurance is about 81, 900 on shipment Of
81. .000,00 There are shippers who do not
insure. Having TO ship 81, ,000, 600, they give
iJin different parts Of half a dozen different
vessels. 1t is a strict rule with some firms
never TO trust more than S250. 600 at time on
any one ship. A certain party furnishes all
the kegs for gold and PACKS them. The man
who does this is a monopolist in his way.
Shippers of large amounts always lose a few
dollars by abrasion, but not exceeding six
teen ounces on a million dollar shipment.
The only protection to be found against
abrasion lies In the shipment Of gold bars in
stead Of coin. Gold bars are not readily OBJ
fainad
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
shOeneck leaves today to join the Pc
The Noble Animal.

Report says that Harry Wilkes was driven
four one mile heats on the 10th inst, trotting
the second and third in 2.1o. 1t is predicted
that 2.14 will be beaten when Oliver X. tries
conclusions with him April I'd. Pretty
fast time for so early in the season.
Mr. G. II. Nelson has just sold to a New
York gentleman two very promising three
year-old fllies; June, full sister to Nelson
(three-yesr old, 2.26D, by Young Rolfe (9.21p,
dam Gretchen, and Medor, full sister to Au-
bine. by Young Rolfe (2.21D, dam Knox
Girl. she by Gen. Knox, dam Gretchen, dam
Of Nelson (2.26D and Susie Owen (22s).
Price not made public. Speaking Of raising
trotters, Mr. Nelson says no farmer can af-
ford to breed for speed alone. They should
endeavor TO combine size, style, color, dispo-
sition, sound constitutions and good road
qualities with speed every time. then IL they
fail to get speed the other desirable qualities
will always bring them a customer willing
to pay good profit over the cost of raising.
Experience has taught him that IL does not
pay TO breed his stations at two years OF
age, and he has decided not to do so in the
future, excepting 1t may be one or two late
in the season.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
GENE ERAL NEWS.

Browns block, at Claremont, N. H., was
burned Saturday night. The loss was over
$4,000.
Hunter & Greenwood's box mill at West
Medway, Mass, was burned Saturday. Loss
$4,000.
William Hall, Quarryman, was killed at
Lee, Mass, Saturday, by being run over by a
stone cart.
The Ballard House and several other
buildings were burned at Quincy, Ill, Satur-
day.
The Hope salt works at Mason, West Vir-
ginia, were burned Saturday, involving a
loss of $4,000.
James Kearney, New York lawyer, has
disappeared. leaving heavy creditors.
=, The abattoir of John Taylor & Co., East
trenton, N. j., was burned Saturday. Loss
hurricane did heavy damage to property
near wheeling. West Virginia. on Saturday.
There is bright outlook for the shipment
Ol on graIn from Canada during the coming
Elllan PAR, about % years old, committed
sulciue IN new Haven, Conn, Saturday.
a verdict Of $4,000 has been rendered
against the Clark Cone Gnano Comnanv Of
Massachusetts, for unpaid royalties.
1t is proposed TO hold an International con-
ference of boards Of trade AT Msntreai in
june next, to discuss the commercial differ
enees now existing between Canada and the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
DESPERATE ATTEMPT
To Rob Nova Scotia Bank ins tItu-
tion.

HALIFAX, N. S.. March 26.-A bold and
murderous attempt was made today to rob
the Antgonish agency Of the Merchants
Bank of Halifax. During the morning a
well-dressed young man entered the count
ing room and made some ordinary inquiries
respecting the mode of telegraphing money
to the United States. He retired apparently
satisfied. Between IL and o'clock, during
the absence of Agent Harris, he returned
and asked clerk. w. S. Currie, if he could
speak with him privately.
The stranger was shown into the private
office, and the door had scarcely closed be-
hind him, when pistol was levelled at Cur
ric's head, and there was loud report The
bullet struck Currie high up on the fore
head, but did not fell him, and he grappled
with the dangerous visitor. A fearful strug-
gle ensued, the pair falling to the floor, and
another shot was from the pistol, the bank
official receiving a wound in the SIDE With
blood streaming from his two wounds, Cur
rie continued the struggle, and calling out
to messenger boy who had just entered the
outer office, the latter opened the door and
took in the situation. The robber pointed
his pistol at the lad, who fed to the street
and summoned assistance.
-Four men rused into the bank and found
Currie and his would-be murderer locked to-
gether, and desperately endeavoring to mas :
ter each other, the pistol, still held by Cur
rie's assailant, cooked to deliver another
shot. The man was seized and disarmed
and handed over to the authorities, and
the bank clerk placed undsr medical treat
ment.
Mr.. Currie's wounds were found not to be
serious, the bullet in his head being extract
ed. 1t has developed that the man who
attempted to rob the bank was observed
lurking about the building several times dur
ing the forenoon, and, as he entered it the
second time, Just after Agent Harris went
out tits supposed he was waiting for the op-
portunity to find Currie alone. He was un-
doubtedly prepared for desperate crime, as
he wore telt underneath his vest which
contained so cartridges. He gave the name
of Adams, and claimed to belong in the Uni
ted States, but it has been discovered that
his real name is Stanley Steel, and that he
belongs in Manchester, N. S. He states
that he was compelled to rob the bank for
want OF money, which he was determined to
have at all hazards
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
STYLES OF SPRING.
What the Young Man IL to Wear as
the Warmer Days Come.


The mind Of the average young man Is just
now struggling with tho important question
of how withal shall he be clothed. He feels
that half the charm Of his careful cut bang
would be lost did 1t not preside over ew
suit Of spring clothes. Perchance he has a
passably good suit left over from last year,
but If a certain fellow he knows who goes to
see certain young lady he knows comes out
in a spanking new suit in the course Of a
week or so, what win become Of him In his
togs of last spring? The question is certain
ly an important one. He realizes IL fully as
he gazes wistfully at the pretty ca.simeres
displayed In the tsilors' windows, and counts
the weeks till he can get enough ahead to
walk boldly inside and order his measure ta-
ken. Already he sees some Of his more for
tunate acquaintances bedecked like ''the
flowers that bloom in the spring." But he
has the satisfaction Of knowing that up to
the present time the March winds have COM
PEELED the new suits to hide themselves be-
hind closely buttoned top-coats.
In the matter Of cut there will be little
change from the styles Of last winter. Trou-
sers will be worn full this does not not refer
to the pockets), and the creascdown the front
continues to be the ''propah capah." Sack
coats will be cut rather shorter than last
year. This is where the fine Italian hand Of
the tdllOI SHOWS ltScll, as tne saving III ma
terial will not be accompanied by reduction
in price. You may have the coat made box
shaped. with patch pockets, or round corners,
with long roll to the collar. The favoritc
coat will be the cut-away, with long open
collar or three or four buttoned. Your vest
must be cut qulte low, with the shield col
lar.
In the materials shown light colors pre-
dominate. Scotch goods, in pin and wide
stripes and pin checks, will be the favorite
styles for suitings. These are In browns,
gray, and mixed colors Of light shades. Eng
fish twceds are also fashionable In mixed and
checked goods for suits, and fancy stripes for
trousers. Corkscrew and diagonals, In
worsteds and tricots, will be the correct
thing for day dress coats.
Light eolored fancy silk waistcoats will be
more worn than ever. The eolors In these
are buff. brown, gray and yellow, with bright
figures and dots. For overcoats light goods
will still be largely used, although there Is a
drift towards black striped kerseys and wide
walls. The materials shown are of Ameri-
can, French, Scotch and English manufac-
ture, but in cut there is little deviation from
London styles. Still there is enough variety
in these for you to display individual tastes
and Judgment without getting out of the
nala of "a aehiOn
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
LOCAL wRATHER REPORT.
poprrAxyn A4a Nr.,o,, %
MAIN z.
Largo Lot of Lunatics.

AUGUSTA, March 26.-The number of in
mates at the insane hospital at Augusta has
reached SAT this week, the largest yet. Their
health has been excellent since the begin
ming of the new year. Next Monday the
trustees meet and examine the site of the
new building, the erection of which win be
begun Immediately at the opening of the
season. The State Board of Health will al
so visit the institution next week
Probably Suicide.
BIDDEFoRD, March 26.-The remains of
DR.. Frank A. Verrill. who died suddenly at
Acton ON Wednesday, were brought here
and placed in charge of Coroner Warren,
who summoned jury and commenced an
investigation. An autopsy was held today.
and the stomach will be sent to Prof. Rob-
inson of Brunswick, for analysis 1t is be-
lieved death was caused by morphine taken
with suicidal intent. Family trouble was
the alleged cause. He was % years old He
leaves widow and an infant child
centre-Board Schooner Launched.
BATH, March 26.-The three-masted CEN
tre-board scho oner +. G. French, owned by
Frank W. Benedict and others of New
Haven, Conn.,, and to be commanded by
Capt F. G. French of Roekland, was
launched Saturday afternoon, from the yard
of I. NJ Hagan g. Co., Bath Its eimen-
sions are: Length, 9S.2; breadth, 2S.1;
depth, S.3; 1874 tons.
Narrow Escape.
BANGOR, March 26.-Last night at the
Maine Central depot man started to go
across the track just as the train from the
west was coming in. His foot caught be-
tween the track in the wooden flooring, and
he was held as in a wise with the approach
ing train rushing upon him. In the little
time that he had he did everything possible
to extricate himself, Everybody who saw
the affair had given him up for lost and had
looked away in order not to see the terrible
accident, when, just about second before
the engine would have been upon him the
man by powerful pull extricated his foot
and fell over in the very nick Of time.
a Fire at Corham.
GoRHAM, March 2s.-The shop of G. d.
Weeks, stone cutter, was burned early this
morning. The loss was over $1,000; no in
surance Measures have already been start
ed by our citizens to build him new shop
and refurnish it, the work commencing to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
SHERMAN AT CINCINNATI.
He Makes io-Minute Speech at the
Chamber of Commerce.

CINCINNATI, o., March Ex-senator Sher-
man was given an ovation when he was in
troduced at the chamber of commerce this
afternoon. He made 10-minute speech to
his audience of business men, in which he
said be was glad to congratulate the citizens
of Cincinnati on the possession of the Gin
cinnati Southern Railroad. He referred to
the marvellous development of the resources
OF the South. The remainder of his speech
was devoted to criticism of Congress for
falling to provide for reduction of the sur
plus. He expressed the hope that Secretary
Fairchild might be able to relieve the bust
ness world
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28

John B; Jones, attorneys, representing par
opened fire on each other johnson was
shot through the right ear, in the left arm
and in the thigh, but not seriously hurt.
Jones was shot through the body and per-
haps fatally wounded. In trying to stop the
fight Lawyer Cromer had three holes shot
through his clothing. The court room was
crowded at the time of the affray. Both
johnson and Jones were highly connected
and among the most prominent men In the
cOmmunity.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
THE DAKOTA FLOODS.
The Waters Falling, but the Worst
Perhaps Yet to Come.

BISMARCK, Oak, March 2G.-The river is
falling rapidly today, and workmen are able
to repair the Northern Pacific bridge. No
but transfer is being satisfactorily made by
boats. Citizens of Mclean county bring
the intelligence that a gorge seven miles
below Washburn is six miles wide, and the
water covers the prairie for miles. If this is
true: the worst has not come, and the pres
of the upper gorge. The Sibley Island gorge
is firm. Snow has been falling for 10 hours,
and this will greatly increase the volume of
Tor
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28

Labors OF the sons OF coIby,s Fa-
nous Missionary.
New York Sun.

Rev. Edward Judson, ID. d., is yeritable
chip Of the old block. His father was Rev.
Adoniram Judson, the noted pioneer mis-
sionary, who went to his heavenly home on
his way to his earthly one. and was buried
beneath the waves Of the Indian Ocean.
Five years ago this son of the great mission
AIRY left a large and fashionable church and
large salary at Orange, n. j., to labor as a
missionary among the poor Of New York.
He preached on the streets for long while,
and then took charge Of the Berean Baptist
Church, corner Of Downing and Bedford
streets, whose membership has been in
creased TO 700 from 200. 1t Is hive OF relig-
GUS activity. 1t supports seven homes for
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
FINEST FRUIT THE WORLD.
Arrival at New York of California
Golden SeedIess Oranges.

New YORK, March 26.-A carload of the
Californian golden seedless oranges, from
the Los Angeles grange orchards, arrived to-
day. There are between 10000 and TO- 900
express in ten days. This is the advance Of
several cars now on the way, bringing the
promise OF 100000 oranges. The California
seedless orange is pronounced by experts to
be the finest fruit in the world, and already
Florida.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28

aged people, provides employment for indi-
It's first tract being written by Chauncey III
Depew. All the tracts are illustrated. A
hundred girls are taught In its sewing
school. 1t has also fresh air fund, flower
mission. and an ice water fountain. Several
mission aries are at work among the poor.
MT: Judson will celebrate the centennial
birthday Of his father In 1888 by erecting a
memorial church. To pay for It he Is solic-
iting a dime from each Baptist in the entire
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
THE WREck OF TIE SCOTIA.
The Passengers Safely Landsd-Se-
rious Charges Against the Captain.

the stranded steamer Scotia was not much
changed today and she is in no danger unless
severe storm comes up. All Of the S32 pas
sengers on the vessels have been brought up
to the city. A wild scene followed their ar
rival The half-famishedEpassenge rushed
pell nell into the rotunda crying for bread.
Women and children were trampled under
foot and pandemonium prevailed for an
hour. Loaves of bread were tossed into the
crowd and sometimes a dozen men were
fighting for one loaf. Finally all were fed,
the women and children being given little
milk and beer with their bread. Some of
the Seotia's passengers claim they were
starved during the whole voyage; others
charge the chaplain of the steamer with
brutality and say he was drunk. These
charges lack confirmation.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28

A Vienna despatch says: The Duchess of
Cumberland who recently became demented
had been overdosed with salycities. which
had the effect of producing nervous depres-
sion, eliminating in melancholia, with NOR
bid tendencies. The news of the attempt
upon the Car lie and the danger in which
such shock Of her nervous system that her
reason gave way. DR.. Liedersdorf in
whose charge the Duchess has beer nlaeed-
is of the opinion that she will recover.
The act creating the trust to establish IL
brary for New York city, under the will of
the late Samuel j. Tild en- having been signed
the heirs win seek to break the will.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
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The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
THE MISSOURI STILL RISING.
A Railroad Track Washed Out and
Trains Abandoned.

YANKToN, OAK, March 26.-The Missouri
is still rising here, and the water has backed
into the James river. four miles east Re-
ports say it is nearly on level with the
bridge The Milwaukee track at Burbank,
about 40 miles east on the Sioux City & Da,
kota branch is washed out, and trains are
abandoned. Passengers are being brought
via Marion and Scotland. The water is
thought to be at its highest now, and no seri-
GUS damage is apprehended as the ice is all
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
Railroad Passes.

MADISON, Wis, March 27.-In the assem-
bly, yesterday discussion took place on a
bill requiring railway companies to furnish
annual passes, good in Wisconsin, to all
members of the State Legislature. elective
Stale officers and members of courts of
record. 1t was amended by prohibiting rail
way companies from granting trip passes on
the request of members of the Legislature to
friends of the latter, and then, after sharp
debate, the bill was passed by vote of 40 to
%
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-28
Not Yankee but a French Town.
dexter Gazette.

Three little girls were playing together in
the lower part Of the village the other day'
when one, whose parents were English
people, claimed she was Yankee. This the
others, one OF whom was French girl, de-
nisd they said her parents were English
and she, was English. But was born in
Isn't Yankee town, should like TO know
what kind Of town 1t lisp" Its French
town." rejoined the little French girl She
had the best of the argument that time,
surely.